Five people were killed at about 03:00 on Sunday morning, September 15, when the sedan they were travelling in overturned on the D2945 between Mgobobodzi and Madadeni in Nkomazi.
According to the spokesperson for the Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Moeti Mmusi, five were burnt beyond recognition. The sixth critical injured person is receiving treatment in hospital.
“The cause of the crash is not known at this stage. The investigation is already under way,” he said.
Mpumalanga MEC for community safety, Jackie Macie, is once again pleading with motorists to be cautious on the road in order to reduce deaths and injuries from road crashes.
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“We must all respect the rules of the road. With greater caution and considerate driving, more lives will be spared. We must all play our part to bring an end to the devastation that tragedies like these bring to families and communities. This we can do by using the road safely. Motorists must always adjust their driving according to prevailing conditions on the road,” said Macie.
He also wished the critically injured victim a speedy recovery.
